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“Examine each question in terms of what is ethically and aesthetically right, as well as what is economically expedient. A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise.”   - Aldo Leopold

The City of Dallas landscape zoning ordinance originated on March 1, 1986 under Chapter 51.  On April 25, 1990, the City Council passed a resolution 'to support the protection and preservation of trees across the city.'  The amended current version of the landscape ordinance under Chapter 51A, attached to a new tree preservation ordinance, became effective on May 25, 1994. There have been a few amendments to the three divisions of Article X (General, Landscape, and Tree Preservation, Removal and Replacement) in the years since its inception.  On June 27, 2018, the Dallas City Council unanimously approved the Article X Landscaping and Urban Forest Conservation ordinances.  It is in effect as of July 2, 2018.

The demonstration of the ordinance here is intended solely for educational purposes. This is not an official city website. Through this review of ordinances, the intent is to assist the reader in understanding existing city code as well as to present different concepts and processes.  Comments and discussions, or the manner of display of the city ordinance presented in these pages, in no way represent the official position of the City of Dallas or of the opinion of the director, the building official, or the City of Dallas.  

Happy reading.

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1994 ARTICLE X, as amended

Printable Document

Article X Chapter 51A of the Dallas Development Code

This is the landscape and tree ordinance with minor amendments from 1994 to July 1, 2018.

                                        



  "Old Testament"

10.100. General.

10.101. Definitions

10.102. Purpose

10.103. Acceptable Plant Materials

See List of Arborist Recommended Shrubs for potential uses (NOT official).  Contact city arborist for selections.

10.104. Soil Planting Requirements

10.105. Protection of Planting Areas

10.106. Irrigation Requirements

10.107. Planters Allowed

10.108. General Maintenance

10.110. Special Exceptions

Amendments effective as of July 2, 2018! 

The links and text provided below are a representation of the final approved Landscape and Urban Forest Conservation ordinance passed by the City Council on June 27, 2018.  Comments and directions on this and associated web pages are provided for informational purposes to help guide citizens and customers in using the regulations.  Any additional direction or statements should not be considered official city policy or guidelines without confirmation by the Chief Arborist.  Different sites have varied conditions which may require further analysis.  Use the site wisely and ask questions if an item is not clear. 





2018 ARTICLE X 

Printable Document

2018 REVISED TREE MITIGATION STANDARDS (tree classification and fee structure for Reforestation Fund)

Article X  Chapter 51A of the Dallas Development Code after July 1, 2018. 



"New Testament"

10.100. General.

10.101. Definitions 

10.102. Purpose 

10.103. Acceptable Plant Materials 

See List of Arborist Recommended Shrubs for potential uses (NOT official).  Contact city arborist for selections.

10.104. Soil and Planting Area Requirements 

10.105. Measurements

10.106. Irrigation Requirements 

10.107. Reserved

10.108. General Maintenance 

10.109. Landscape and Tree Manual 

10.110. Special Exceptions 


10.120. Landscaping.

10.121. Application of Division 

10.122. Artificial Lots 

10.123. Landscape Plan Submission 

10.124. Landscape Plan Review 

10.125 (a). Mandatory Landscaping Requirements - SF and Duplex uses 

10.125 (b). Mandatory Landscaping Requirements - Other uses 

10.126. Landscape Design Options 

10.127. When Landscaping Must Be Completed

10.128. Enforcement By Building Official


10.130. Urban Forest Conservation.

10.131. Application of Division 

10.131.1. Intent

10.131.2. Planned Development Districts

10.132. Tree Removal Applications 

10.133. Historic Trees 

10.133.1 Transplanted Trees 

10.134. Replacement Of Removed Or Seriously Injured Trees

10.135. Alternative Methods Of Compliance with Tree Replacement Requirements 

10.136. Conservation and Maintenance of Protected Trees During Construction Or Other Disturbance 

10.137. Violation Of This Division 

10.138. Appeals

10.139. Fines

10.140. Criminal Responsibility, and Defenses To Prosecution

Additional related city ordinances 

Go to DallasCityAttorney.com for the full list of Planned Developments, Form District regulations, and other ordinances.

    Article XIII Landscape Review Checklist 

Conservation Easements    (also, Community Unit Development)

Community Gardens

Screening and Off-Street Parking Regulations

The Great Trinity Forest Management Plan


PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT REGULATIONS

PD 225 - State-Thomas Special Purpose District

PD 298 - Bryan Area Special Purpose District

PD 357 - Farmers Market Special Purpose District

PD 366 - Buckner Boulevard Special Purpose District - has been amended by Council

PD 468 - Oak Cliff Gateway Special Purpose District

PD 498 - Harry Hines Corridor Special Purpose District

PD 521 - Mountain Creek Planned Development District

PD 533, 534, 535 C.F. Hawn Freeway Special Purpose Districts

PD 621 - Old Trinity and Design District Special Purpose District

PD 758 - Lake Highlands Town Center

PD 761 - The Dallas Logistics Port Special Purpose District

PD 784 - Trinity River Corridor Special Purpose District

PD 811 - Pinnacle Park Planned Development  AMENDED

PD 830 - Bishop/Davis Planned Development


Water Conservation Ordinance

Irrigation Ordinance

Irrigation Contractor Registration

Amended Green Building ordinance (9/26/12)

Green Building site - Building Inspection

Phase 2 in effect October 1, 2013


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